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EJ03 FYC

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,842 mi
Last recorded144,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 144,842 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated possible wear in coupling splines,advise attention (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous repair to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rearmost pass. seats not fitted ()

Slight oil leak on engine

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

VIN plate just meets minimum requirements,advise attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view border line pass,advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 144,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated possible wear in coupling splines,advise attention (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous repair to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear parking brake efficiency slightly low may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rearmost pass. seats not fitted ()

Slight oil leak on engine

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

VIN plate just meets minimum requirements,advise attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view border line pass,advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 137,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs worn and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 129,640 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside and nearside (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear ()

Commercial radial tyre fitted to offside rear and ordinary radial fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre inner tread worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs worn and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 121,088 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Towbar electrics have been converted to seven pin plug

Fail 3 May 2016 121,068 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no trailer lamps illuminated (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads worn

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 May 2015 13,766 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 13,766 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 1,445 miles

near side bottom ball jiont boot small split

Fail 13 May 2014 1,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side bottom ball jiont boot small split

Pass 21 May 2013 89,257 miles

A LOT OF MOVEMENT AT HAND BRAKE LEVER BEFORE BRAKE APPLICATION

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER SECTION

NEARSIDE AND OFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION

STOP WARNING DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD

Fail 20 May 2013 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

A LOT OF MOVEMENT AT HAND BRAKE LEVER BEFORE BRAKE APPLICATION

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER SECTION

NEARSIDE AND OFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STOP WARNING DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD

Pass 15 May 2012 76,958 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION CHANGE SOON

SPEEDO MILE OMERER DIFFICULT TO READ

air bag light on this will have to work for next m o t test

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on inner section

Fail 14 May 2012 76,958 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION CHANGE SOON

SPEEDO MILE OMERER DIFFICULT TO READ

SUSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS LOW IN THICKNESS ON WHEEL REMOVEL

air bag light on this will have to work for next m o t test

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on inner section

Pass 26 May 2011 168,636 miles

difficult in selection reverse gear

nearside and offside inner section of brake discs slighty scored

suspect front brake pads getting low in thickness

Pass 1 May 2010 59,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 54,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,790 miles

Both rear seats not present at time of test - unable to carry out full inspection on seat belts

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 50,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear seats not present at time of test - unable to carry out full inspection on seat belts

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 47,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 42,770 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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EJ03 FYC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ03 FYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ03 FYC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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